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(KMOV.com) -- A Fairview Heights restaurant manager told police a man robbed his store, tied him up and then stole his pickup truck on Sunday morning.

Officers were called to Smokey Bones, located at 6118 N. Illinois, around 8 a.m.

The manager told police he was approached by an armed man as he was securing a side door. Police said the man forced the manager back into the restaurant, then tied him to a food rack and stole an unknown amount of cash.

Authorities said the suspect stole the manager's Ford F-150, but the pickup truck was recovered about two miles from the restaurant.

Officers located two suspects allegedly involved in the robbery and took them into custody.

The restaurant's manager was not hurt during the incident.

Fairview Heights police continue to investigate the robbery. Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact police at 618-489-2100.